PORTLAND, Ore., March 3 (AP) -- Kevin Martin got the Kings off to a fast start and Ron Artest made sure they finished strong.
Martin scored 15 of his 33 points in the first quarter, Artest added 23 points and nine rebounds, and Sacramento won its third straight, 104-96 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.
Zach Randolph had 24 points and 12 rebounds for the Blazers, who never led and committed 18 turnovers. Brandon Roy had 15 points and seven assists, and Martell Webster added 14 points and eight rebounds.
Martin, Kings Hold Off Blazers for Third Straight